* The governor rode the CTA’s holiday train last night from 95th Street up to Lake Street, handing out candy, talking to folks and posing for pictures…

And make sure to check out the video.

       

25 Comments - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 2:52 pm: For the man who has everything, Santa got a billionaire for Christmas. - Sayitaintso - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:00 pm: It was said of FDR, he had a 2nd rate mind, but a 1st rate temperament. Pritzker seems to take the bad in stride and enjoy the rest of the adventure. - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:06 pm: “I have three sleds like this…” - Gov Pritzker, maybe. - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:06 pm: “Santa, if you’re staying the night I know a good hotel nearby” - Dave Dahl - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:07 pm: … and Mr and Mrs Urkel cannot contain their excitement. - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:09 pm: - Tassadar - Coal for you, lol “Santa, the progressive income tax is only effecting Illinois residents. Promise” - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:13 pm: I dunno if “Elf” needed a reboot with a Midwest Governor and an El train chase sequence, but… - NIU Grad - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:21 pm: It’s such a major change of pace to have a governor who isn’t hyper-scripted and can genuinely have a good time without seeming forced. - Billy Sunday - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:23 pm: Gov: “You see kids, you may have a toy train but I can buy the CTA and its trains all for myself”….moving along….beep, beep. - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:23 pm: What’s not seen was the tension between the governor’s protective detail and Santa’s elf detail protecting everything else. It’s still being discussed today. - Commonsense in Illinois - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:24 pm: HEY! HIGH FIVE…HIGH FIVE…Aw come on, man…HIGH FIVE! Jordan, we need to talk… - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:25 pm: It’s nice to see a governor not feeling the need to wear a costume. (Hat Tip to - NIU Grad -) “Hey, JB, remember me?”… said Bruce Rauner dressed as Santa… - 47th Ward - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:26 pm: It’s just nice to meet another human who shares my affinity for elf culture. - Flat Bed Ford - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:37 pm: Odds better than 2:1 that Santa is wearing a wire - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:38 pm: “It’s like ‘Cash Cab’ but Santa hosts it… “ - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:45 pm: “Santa, thanks for bringing the coal, but the El is electrical.” - Interested... - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:48 pm: I watched the video and the difference between Governor Pritzker and Bruce Rauner is remarkable. What a welcome change to have someone in office who is able to relate to other people! - Porcelain throne - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:52 pm: Thanks 219 S. Dearborn Santa for the pass. - Jocko - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 3:57 pm: Hardrock, Coco and JB - Donnie Elgin - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 4:01 pm: The only thing ComEd is proving is the electricity. - Dance Band on the Titanic - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 4:26 pm: Grandma got run over by our governor, Taking CTA home from our house Christmas eve, You can say there’s no such thing as JB, But as for me and Rauner, we believe. - Rabid - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 4:31 pm: Hallmark conjoined Santa special - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 4:42 pm: Santa, seen here snubbing Gov. Pritzker, is still upset at the elves unionizing with an Illinois local that supported then candidate Pritzker over “right to elve” supporter Governor Rauner. Later, after egg nog and cookies both men made peace and wished good will towards all men, and elves. - @misterjayem - Thursday, Dec 19, 19 @ 7:57 am: Because… Claus‼ – MrJM - R A T - Thursday, Dec 19, 19 @ 8:37 am: I did not get to CapFax yesterday and so I got to this late … and almost spit my coffee on screen: “Santa, thanks for bringing the coal, but the El is electrical.” Very funny OW Sorry, comments for this post are now closed.